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The mission of the Disabled Fishing Veterans is to give back to the veterans who have given up so much for America's freedom. Fishing outings are provided to disabled veterans who are not able to go on their own. We find ways to allow these individuals to work with their abilities and give them years of fishing enjoyment. Disabled Fishing Veterans launched the summer of 2004, and within the next year it will become a non-profit organization.
The goal of the Disabled Fishing Veterans is to make each fishing trip as memorable as possible while maintaining a safe and productive day on the water. This is happening with the help and support of my sponsors. My boat is fully rigged with all of the necessary fishing gear, tackle, bait, and safety equipment. The only thing our guests would need to bring is a fishing license, hat, sunglasses, and a camera for all those lunkers.
The majority of the fishing will be done on the north metro lakes, Lake Minnetonka, and Lake Mille Lacs. With Disabled Fishing Veterans we will be able to target any of the game fish in Minnesota utilizing a variety of fishing techniques from casting, trolling, and bobbers.
On July 29, 2006, we will be hosting the Third Annual HookSet for Vets Bass Tournament out of the Veterans Rest Camp on Big Marine Lake (all of the proceeds will go to disabled veterans organizations).
I am the founder and co-owner of the Disabled Fishing Veterans. I have been fishing competitively in bass tournaments since 1999. The main focus of my fishing is targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass. I enjoy pan fishing especially in the spring after ice off; it's hard to beat with ultra light tackle. Northern and walleye fishing is always another fun way to spend a day on the water, and hooking into a musky is just awesome.
I have a special interest with disabled veterans because I was in the Army for 4 years as an Airborne Trooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. I got out of the Army in 1995 due to a parachute accident that left me disabled. A few years ago I had to stop working due to some complications related to my disability. Giving enjoyment to disabled veterans will give purpose while helping others who would not be able to go fishing on their own.
Special thanks go out to my sponsors who are helping support Disabled Fishing Veterans, without these companies this would not be possible. Thank you All-Terrain Tackle, Cabela’s, Daiwa Reels, Humminbird, Interstate Batteries, MarCum Technologies, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, St Croix Rods, Wizard Custom Studios, and Warrior Boats.
You may contact us at fishingvets@msn.com or visit our web page at FishingVets.com
Thank you for your support.
Jason Bassett Disabled Fishing Veterans
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